"We must never be afraid to be a sign of contradiction to the world"
And that was exactly what she was. Her work never came as a smooth sailing journey because a certain part of society didn't believe in her passion. As one of those against her said,
"Nobody does anything for nothing". Wrong. There are people who do. Just finished a film adaptation about Mother Teresa's life and i was deeply inspired to pen something down. Dad and i were both watching the movie in silence and in shame. Not just shame to ourselves but also to everyone else out there, so blinded by the material. It's sad to see what our world has become and i do not mean to sound like a hopeless humanitarian or an impractical dreamer here as we all know how hard it is to survive out there. But will wealth alone suffice? We all see the terrible ordeals that modern capitalism has put us through. Even charity has become commercialised. It seems that we all have the tendency to complicate stuff don't we?
Once again, films like these and inspirational figures like that of Mother Teresa would always serve as a reminder that our world is so small, that all of us are indifferent. That is what we should advocate, instead of encouraging the provocation of wars and aimless argumentations. Ever heard of
"Killing for peace is like fucking for chastity?"- 'Hearts in Atlantis' ~ Stephen King. Same theory for alot of things. Discrimination and most other social vices. Religions and race, all fabricated to bring about the division of mankind instead of the amalgamation of us human beings. No offense but isn't it all too socially induced? Religion and racial segregations i mean. Well, perhaps i speak of this in this manner because i am not subjected to any forms of religious beliefs, but sadly, i cannot escape the labelling of my colour and race. Maybe all of us find comfort in belonging someplace. Safe.
It's so hard, in fact, almost impossible, to live a life as dedicated to helping others, as that of Mother Teresa. I mean come on...who can say that they are close to being her? I would believe that there are people as kind as she is, who sees the inherent goodness of man. But society is vicious because it thrives on such untainted souls. Such denigration to those who truly care. Because of that, i truly admire her work. As i do with that of Nelson Mandela. Even respect is too small a word to be used. Because how many of us give without EVER bearing the thoughts of recieving? Nor display the highest form of altruism without heeding the criticisms of others who doesn't trust the innate kindness in mankind? Tough ainnit? They don't call her a living saint for nothing.
If you ever get the chance, do take some time off to watch the show. Maybe i am easily awed but it sure did serve to showcase a softer side of mankind. Come to think of it, i had so much angst in my previous entry and in alot of things that had happened. It all happens without you realising that there is so much more the world has to offer. Someone once said that i was too happy. Too optimistic. Maybe i do see the world through rose-tinted glasses but if it means that people are happy, so as i, then why the heck not? Not trying to sound all mushy and inspirational because after today, i might just drift back into our much detested reality. Just like the rest of us. But it never hurts to get inspired from time to time does it?
"Lord make me an instrument for peace. Where there is hatred, may i bring love. Where there is offence, forgiveness. Doubt, faith. Where there is desperation, may i bring hope. Where there is sadness, let me bring joy. Allow me to console rather than be consoled. To understand rather than to be understood. To love rather than to be loved. Because giving is recieving. Because it is in forgiveness that we are forgiven. It is in dying that we are born to eternal life."
~Mother Teresa~
